Packaging
Müller to remove all plastic straws by 2020
School children at Sunnyside Primary School in Glasgow have been helping Müller to become the first dairy company in the UK to offer fresh school milk with paper straws.
Vegetarian alternatives complain about EU name plans
Part of the EU’s post-2020 renegotiation of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) includes restricting the name use of vegan and vegetarian products.
Business & trade, Dairy science, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
Aluminium-free lid for Arla dairy products
Arla has utilised Walki’s paper-based lid material for its 175g Luonto+ yoghurt in Finland and for cottage cheese and crème fraiche in Sweden, to help consumers make more sustainable choices.
Yotvata installs new aseptic PET line
Liquid dairy manufacturer Yotvata Dairy by Strauss Group, has installed a secondu aseptic complete PET line from Sidel
SIG launches new Combistyle cartons
Swiss company SIG has launched its new Combistyle carton pack. Featuring a distinctively shaped corner to ensure on-shelf differentiation, SIG also claims that the Combistyle offers added functionality and more convenience.
Chadwicks develops lid for premium yogurt range
Pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group), has developed an aluminium lidding material to seal to glass.
SIG launches new combiMaxx closure
SIG has launched its new combiMaxx closure, which offers consumers a new level of convenience
ALDI Spain opts for combibloc EcoPlus from SIG
In Spain, discount supermarket chain, ALDI, has chosen the combibloc EcoPlus 1litre aseptic carton pack from SIG as a sustainable packaging solution for its Milsani long life milk range
F&B needs to focus on environment and health
Tetra Pak has revealed findings from a global study in partnership with research firm Ipsos on the two most pressing consumer demands: the environment and health.
Emsur and Coexpan develop easy-to-recycle yogurt pots
Emsur Argentina has partnered up with Coexpan Chile to develop a removable banderole (label) which can be pulled off pots without leaving any residue, making it easier for consumers to recycle.
Lact’Union presents new flavours of Promess drinking yogurt
French dairy co-operative Lact’Union Group has expanded its Promess ambient dairy drinking dessert with two new flavours: strawberry and banana.
Faerch creates PP and rPET snap packs
Snap packs have fast become a consumer favourite, offering the flexibility of single-serve portions to guarantee product freshness and portion control.
Nearly a third of consumers bin edible food due to label confusion
New research has found many British adults end up throwing away perfectly edible produce, because they are confused by package labels.
IMA Dairy & Food to introduce new machines at Pack Expo
IMA Dairy & Food will introduce new and enhanced packaging machines at Pack Expo, September 23-25 in Las Vegas.